Joanne Scarrone, LPC

Joanne Scarrone brings two decades of professional experience to her counseling practice in Pennsylvania, offering thoughtful, individualized care for people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions. She holds a Masters Degree from Duquesne University and a Bachelors of Arts Degree from Seton Hill University, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania - a credential that reflects advanced training and clinical experience.

Early in her career Joanne spent 11 years training and working alongside a psychologist, an experience that deepened her understanding of how the brain and body interact and informed her practical approach to treatment. Her work integrates evidence-informed methods to address issues such as self-esteem, grief and loss, sleep difficulties, parenting concerns, anger, compassion fatigue, and attention challenges. Joanne also focuses on themes like abandonment, isolation, forgiveness, and self-love, tailoring care to each person’s strengths and circumstances.

Joanne approaches clients with empathy and the belief that people are doing the best they can with the resources they have. Outside of counseling she enjoys gardening and painting, and her portrait work reflects a desire to capture not only likeness but the essence of a person.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapeutic Care

Joanne uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the person’s own goals and values shape the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration, and it can help with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and emotional processing.

She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based method that helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build new coping strategies. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress management.

Mindfulness therapy is another component of her practice, inviting gentle awareness of thoughts and bodily sensations to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Mindfulness techniques can complement other approaches when addressing symptoms of anxiety, trauma-related distress, and compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joanne works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She remains flexible, adapting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing options that suit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend regular appointments without lengthy commutes and allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care across everyday life demands.